Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

#19 among destinations in Uganda

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a large primeval forest located in south-western Uganda in the Kanungu District. The Bwindi forest is on the edge of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift, at elevations ranging from 1,160 to 2,607 metres. The forest contains around 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 1°3'7"S, 29°37'12"E

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KisoroUganda

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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

4.7 miE
, National park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
120 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Uganda lies the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a verdant expanse that is as rich in biodiversity as it is challenging to traverse. Spanning over 321 square kilometers of dense rainforest, this UNESCO World Heritage site is an ecological...